Chpt 13 Quiz / Vocab Flashcards
process which instruments are steam sterilized for immediate use is called
immediate use steam sterilization
items to be disinfected or sterilized at the point of use must be
properly cleaned per manufacturers IFU
the best wya to transport items that have been processed using IUSS at the POU is in a
rigid container designed for IUSS
before an item can be placed in a liquid chemical sterile processing system they must be
cleaned
whats true about IUSS
it should only be used when there isnt time to process items using the wrapped method
both the association of perioperative registered nurses and TJC recommend that the use of IUSS be
minimized
implantable devices should not be IUSS unless
there is a tracking system in place to trace the item to a patient
when transporting items that have been IUSS it is required that they be transported
in a manner that reduces the potential for contamination
when sterilizing items at the point of use, an abbr sterilization cycle may be used due to the urgent need for the instruments
false
IUSS documentation should include
- the name of the patient
- sterilizer # and cycle
- name of the instrument
sterilization documentation isnt required for items that are steam sterilized for immediate use
false
instruments must be cleaned before being sterilized for immediate use
true
PPE is not required when cleaning items for IUSS
false
the sterilization method of choice for sing-use items is IUSS
false
to sterilize using steam, the IDU must state that it can be sterilized using an IUSS cycle
true
when processing items for immediate use, items do not need to be disassembled prior to cleaning
false
when using low temp methods for sterilization or disinfection of items at the point of use, item prep is not as critical as when preparing items for terminal sterilization
false
all items sterilized or high lvl disinfected at the point of use must be carefully monitored and logged
true
point-of-use processing
medical device is processed immediately before use
immediate use steam sterilization IUSS
process designed for the cleaning, sterilizing and delivery of patient care items for immediate use
terminal sterilization
instruments are sterilized in their final containers, what theyll be stored in
